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Tuesday, 23 July, 2002, 20:55 GMT 21:55 UK
Kapil Dev named India's best
Kapil Dev led India to the World Cup in 1983
Kapil Dev led India to the World Cup in 1983
All-rounder Kapil Dev was named as the Indian Wisden Cricketer of the Century at an awards dinner in London on Tuesday.

The former leading wicket-taker in Test cricket got the nod over fellow contenders Sachin Tendulkar and Sunil Gavaskar.

He took 434 Test wickets in a sparkling career and he was moved to win the honour.

"Playing for your country is a fine thing, leading your country is another but when anyone says you are the best of the century that is the most beautiful thing.

"Everything comes second to this award," a tearful Kapil said.

Tendulkar received some compensation by winning the People's Choice award.

Other awards:

  • Greatest batting performance: VVS Laxman, 281 v Australia, Calcutta 2001
  • Greatest bowling performance: Bhagwat Chandrasekhar, 6-38 v England, The Oval, 1971
  • Indian team of the century: 1985 World Championship side
  • Spirit of Cricket: Gundappa Vishwanath
  • Special Achievement Award: Mushtaq Ali
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